superb : Idioms & Phrases


Superb paradise bird

  • (Zoöl.), a bird of paradise (Paradisæa, ∨ Lophorina, superba) having the scapulars erectile, and forming a large ornamental tuft on each shoulder, and a large gorget of brilliant feathers on the breast. The color is deep violet, or nearly black, with brilliant green reflections. The gorget is bright metallic green.
Webster 1913

Superb warber

  • . (Zoöl.) See Blue wren, under Wren.
Webster 1913